Large investors came together in Paris to discuss why and how they can advance respect for freedom of association and collective bargaining. The event, hosted by Amundi, the largest European asset manager, in their office in Paris, was organized by UNI Global Union and the French Sustainable Investment Forum (French SIF) and was attended by more than over two dozen investors – including many of Europe’s largest players. The event’s organizers highlighted the recently released report “Shared Prosperity: The investor case for Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining,” which explains how value is created when workers exercise their labour rights. Key concepts in the study include implementing corporate-wide human rights due diligence, improving occupational health and safety, and making workplaces more diverse and inclusive.
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